Prepare against Benny Gronhoj
DNK · World #40,722 classical · FIDE ID 1404245
When preparing against Benny Gronhoj, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 61 games by Benny Gronhoj, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Benny Gronhoj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benny Gronhoj before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,932 | 2,116 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,980 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 26 | 6 | 29 | 42.6% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 2 | 18 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benny Gronhoj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benny Gronhoj's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 75.8% | 44.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gronhoj usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Gronhoj usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Gronhoj usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Gronhoj usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Gronhoj usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Gronhoj usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 22.2% |
| f5 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
Benny Gronhoj's chess games
All 61 games by Benny Gronhoj in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 26 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Richard Lilja | 2,138 | ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | E61 |
| Feb 2022 | Karsten Nymann Pedersen | 2,073 | ch-DEN Seniors 65 | A90 |
| Feb 2019 | Anders Munch | 2,014 | ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | A06 |
| Mar 2017 | Morten Lyck Hansen | 1,962 | Aarhus Chess House-A | B07 |
| Feb 2019 | Alexander Mikkel Jo Johansen | 1,953 | ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,004 |
| Gr3 DEN-ch MA7 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,747 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
| Aars | 1984 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50 | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,978 |
| ch-DEN G5-2A | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 2,108 |
| DM i Hurtigskak 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benny Gronhoj's chess games?
61 games by Benny Gronhoj, from Apr 2003 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Benny Gronhoj has played.
What does Benny Gronhoj play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Benny Gronhoj opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.b3 (18% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benny Gronhoj answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Benny Gronhoj play as White?
As White, Benny Gronhoj's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benny Gronhoj play as Black?
As Black, Benny Gronhoj most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Benny Gronhoj's FIDE rating?
Benny Gronhoj is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Benny Gronhoj played?
Our database contains 61 games by Benny Gronhoj, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benny Gronhoj?
61 games by Benny Gronhoj reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.